Why so much hype?

As Good As It Gets

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

As a habit I avoid shorts due to typical non-scripts, poorly-developed characters and CGI-instead-of-plot. The title got me on this one as well as the 8-minute length so, lets give it a try, right? The result is a 10-star rating and one of the most fun short films I've ever watched. I won't spoil any scenes by giving "examples" of why it's fun; suffice to say this is one of the few films I've seen-- much less a short film-- that was pretty much perfect from beginning to end. The dessert-on-top post-story was added enjoyment. This is well worth watching, with excellent concept, script, directing, filming and acting. For Star Wars fans it might even remove dry eye syndrome-- a very rare feat for a short. In short, it's a must-see. Note: I have heard there are actually people alive who have never seen a Star Wars movie. Be aware that doing so is a prerequisite to enjoying this short.

*Spoiler/plot- 1999, Follows a very young inexperienced USC film student through his paces struggling to make his thesis film project. We see his influences in a satirical way that brings him to his final university script and then his next commercial film offering about a duck.*Special Stars- Martin Hayes. Dir: Joe Nussbaum *Theme- USC film school will mold you into a possible film mogul, if you try hard enough.*Based on- Shakespeare in Love format and Lucasfilm Limited Star Wars imaginary world.*Trivia/location/goofs- Expectly casting 'eye' with it's unknown actors in their character roles.*Emotion- Rather impressive student fan film prequel short to the George Lucas USC myths. Enjoyable, watch able, well produced, and worth your time that cleverly follows the film format of the film of that day, Shakespeare in Love.

For all who wonder how George Lucas got his inspiration for the "Star Wars" movies, here is how it came about (maybe). George has writer's block and can't figure things out in time to graduate, but people come into his life to help out right when he needs it. This movie is hilarious with hidden references to the "Star Wars" movies and a few of Lucas' other works! Something that is fun to show a small group of people late at night, or just a die hard SW fan. And great for outright laughs and something to chew on before EPISODE III opens on May 19th!Search the web for this, it comes pretty cheap at $12-15 per copy, and is well worth the money spent!!!

This is one of the funniest short films I have ever seen. The references to Star Wars are great and the ending is just perfect. If you like a spoof with a little intelligence you will definitely like this short. Great.